US Bridges

C3042 over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 2.9 MI to JCT W CL2 TH5 · Structure no. 101102002511021

Built
1851
174 years old, rebuilt 1929
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3042 over Otter Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying C3042 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1851 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 174 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC3042
CrossesOtter Creek
Location2.9 MI to JCT W CL2 TH5
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.75732, -73.07172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$915,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3042 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1851, making it 174 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.

What condition is C3042 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does C3042 over Otter Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3042 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3042 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.